Ghana's Christian Atsu found dead 12 days after Turkey earthquake

Updated : Feb 20, 2023 14:14
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Ghana's Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble, 12 days after the massive Turkey earthquake. The ex-Premier League star who has represented Chelsea and Newcastle previously died at the age of 31.

Murat Uzunmehmet, the Hatayspor player's agent said, 'his lifeless body was found under the rubble in the Turkish southern province of Hatay'.

The athlete went missing following the catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6th. 


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